Even if these attempts do not succeed, the Yeo Leisure Park could get a “much more attractive” new look in 2018.

A spokeswoman for Legal & General said: “Legal & General as owners of the park have actually just received planning permission from the council to refurbish the entire public realm at the scheme to make the whole area much more attractive.

“There are no set dates on when this is likely to happen.

"However we are hoping to start in the first half of 2018. This is why these have not been replaced as they will be part of the full refurbishment.

“Later next year I will be able to give an indication of timing for this and also the plans for improving the public realm – but good news for the area to come!”

A South Somerset District Council spokesman said: "The council’s area lead for planning worked with Legal & General to bring together and approve a scheme of renewed public realm in the Yeo Leisure Park and it is pleasing to hear this work may now commence."

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